July 31, 2024 4:01 PM.
Om Prakash Mathur has been sworn in as the 18th Governor of Sikkim this morning at the Raj Bhavan, Gangtok. Sikkim High Court Chief Justice Biswanath Somadder administered the oath of office and secrecy to Mr Mathur.
Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, State Cabinet Ministers, MLAs, and senior officials of state civil and police administration were present on the occasion. The Governor and Chief Minister also participated in a plantation drive at the Raj Bhavan premises under the campaign “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam.”
After the ceremony, Chief Minister Mr Prem Singh Tamang introduced the Speaker, Cabinet Ministers, Judges of Sikkim High Court, Deputy Speaker, MLAs, and other dignitaries to the new Governor.
The Governor was then given a ceremonial guard of honour by the Sikkim Armed Police. The event was also attended by Mayor, Deputy Mayor, DGP, former legislators, Chairpersons, and Heads of Departments. Officials from the Army and Central Government agencies were also present.